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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,155

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $935

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,785

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelPassatPassatEscape
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,900 $29,950 $26,900
Base Invoice $21,985 $27,513 $25,049
Package #2 2,825    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Premium Package     3,995
Sunroof     585
Safety Package     595
Package #2 2,581    
Navigation system 1,589 1,589  
Premium Package     3,396
Sunroof     498
Safety Package     506
Options (change) 4,625 1,800 5,175
Options (change) 4,170 1,589 4,400
Destination 630 630 615
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $29,155 $32,380 $30,090
Total Invoice $26,785 $29,732 $27,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $159
Model Year200620062006
ModelPassatPassatEscape
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4280hp V6133hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8170, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$29,155$32,380$30,090
Adjustments for Features-4250-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,730$32,380$28,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,650$0
Total Invoice$26,785$29,732$27,464
Adjustments for Features-3900-1,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,395$29,732$26,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,337$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620062006
ModelPassatPassatEscape
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Total Value of Features$3,425$3,000$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments-3900-1,228

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062006
ModelPassatEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in103.2 in
Length188.2 in174.9 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height58.0 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.266.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested215087%
Total Not Requested32513%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested190070%
Total Not Requested80030%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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